Hurricane Hunters

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  • 2012
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.6  (8)

Hurricane Hunters is a television show from the Weather Channel that premiered in 2012. It follows the lives of scientists who spend their time flying into the world's most dangerous storms to collect data and help save lives. The show features a team of meteorologists, pilots, and technicians, who work together to fly planes into the heart of hurricanes. They use specialized instruments to measure variables like wind speed, barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity, which they then relay back to the National Hurricane Center to help with forecasting and evacuation efforts.

The Hurricane Hunters' planes are equipped with radar, cameras, and other tools that allow them to fly right into the eye of the storm, where they face winds of up to 150 miles per hour. This data is critical in helping emergency managers make decisions about evacuations and other safety protocols that can save lives.

The show offers viewers a unique look at what it takes to be a Hurricane Hunter, from the rigorous training necessary to fly into the storms to the intense preparation that goes into each mission. Viewers get to see what it's like to be part of a team that is willing to risk their lives to help protect others.

The Hurricane Hunters featured on the show are not just weather experts, they are also skilled pilots who must navigate some of the most dangerous airspace in the world. Viewers get to see firsthand how they work together to communicate and make split-second decisions to keep themselves and their aircraft safe.

In addition to the science and technology, there is also plenty of human drama featured on Hurricane Hunters. The show highlights the personal lives of the scientists and pilots who make up the team, including their families, hobbies, and personal struggles.

Overall, Hurricane Hunters is an exciting and informative show that offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most critical jobs in weather science. It is an excellent show for anyone interested in meteorology, aviation, or just curious about what it takes to fly into a hurricane.

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Seasons
Superstorm Sandy Strikes
9. Superstorm Sandy Strikes
July 29, 2013
A nor-eastern cold storm merges with Hurricane Sandy to form a superstorm; the storm hits during a high tide, causing a tidal surge and flooding New York City subways and the coast of New Jersey.
Epic Storm's Puzzling Path
8. Epic Storm's Puzzling Path
July 22, 2013
The team tracks Hurricane Sandy up the east coast, encountering ice and snow.
The Birth of a Monster
7. The Birth of a Monster
July 15, 2013
The Hurricane Hunters' downtime is cut short by a tropical depression that threatens to grow into a major storm.
So You Want to be a Hurricane Hunter?
6. So You Want to be a Hurricane Hunter?
July 8, 2013
A chronicle of a rookie pilot's training to be a member of the storm-chasing squadron.
Rafael's Wrath
5. Rafael's Wrath
July 1, 2013
Summary not available
Rookie Takes Flight
4. Rookie Takes Flight
June 24, 2013
A rookie hunter is put to the test; takeoff to Tropical Storm Ernesto is delayed by lightning.
Isaac Tosses Curveballs
3. Isaac Tosses Curveballs
June 17, 2013
Tracking Hurricane Isaac in August 2012 is complicated by equipment failures and a storm that changed directions and made landfall in the U.S. twice.
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  • Premiere Date
    June 11, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (8)